Eleaf Istick

[four2109]

So far yours is the only bending adapter that has been reported to have a problem--it would be good for some others to chime in as to how theirs are faring. I got mine to protect the threads and for the floating pin-- don't really care about the bending function. I was using the 510-ego adapter with a beauty ring and it was ok but not near as good as the bendable adapter.

Mine is working fine.
I'm not sure how the center pin on Nighthawk's is pushing the adapter up. He might need to back his topper off. Some connectors are longer than others, but it sounds like the springs behind the catch are damaged now. I don't see how that could be caused by the center pin. So I decided not to worry about it.

 

[Ricky Spanish]

Mine is working fine.
I'm not sure how the center pin on Nighthawk's is pushing the adapter up. He might need to back his topper off. Some connectors are longer than others, but it sounds like the springs behind the catch are damaged now. I don't see how that could be caused by the center pin. So I decided not to worry about it.

Mine is working fine too, I don't use the bending hinge function much. If I push the release button on mine, it springs up an pushes my nautilus Mini up away from the center pin.

Just guessing here...

While I doubt the springs behind the catch were damaged because of the center pin, once they were damaged, without the catch working it would be pretty much useless.

That all being said, I usually just unscrew the tank to refill, I do unscrew it from the adapter when changing the coil.

 

[Night Hawk]

That sucks. I think you might be able to salvage them with the bendable adapter

I think you'll be quite happy with your decision. After I got my (first) iStick I put my MVP2's in my back-up drawer...they now feel like bricks.

An alternate for "the flip" connector to protect the threads would be a "generic" AFC. It's smaller/more compact and most e-cig sites carry them.

https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/air-flow-controller-w-510-thread.html

So far yours is the only bending adapter that has been reported to have a problem--it would be good for some others to chime in as to how theirs are faring. I got mine to protect the threads and for the floating pin-- don't really care about the bending function. I was using the 510-ego adapter with a beauty ring and it was ok but not near as good as the bendable adapter.

If you look closely at how it locks you can plainly see where the vulnerability is once you start carrying it around on you while the tank is folded down. The repeat lock and unlocking of the tank causes the clasp to loosen up where it longer has tension and snaps into place when putting the tank in the upward position again.

Mine is working fine.
I'm not sure how the center pin on Nighthawk's is pushing the adapter up. He might need to back his topper off. Some connectors are longer than others, but it sounds like the springs behind the catch are damaged now. I don't see how that could be caused by the center pin. So I decided not to worry about it.

It doesn't have anything to do with the 510 contact on the Nautilus Mini and the Tumblers are eGo threaded and require the 510/eGo adapter be used. The problem is how the locking mechanism is set up as well as seeing their spring loaded contact push upward with much more tension against the contact point on the 510/eGo adapter or tank.

Even when not having the tank while still on the iStick the problem persisted until removed completely where it then will decide to lock in place at times. Other times you have to remove their contact pin just to see it lock without that present. One thing I was trying was packing some transparent tape in behind the clasp

As far as what would make the IPV Mini more desirable then the MVP 2.0 would be the wattage range it offers in comparison to the MVP's 6-11w. Even the new MVP 20w model could be considered. With the Nautlius tanks I find those run best from 13w-15w leaving the MVP out of the equation entirely. The Atlantis when tried out on the VTR turned all the way up barely put anything out having a good need for at least 20w for that one!

The one thing however found with the Innokin product over other box mods is durability while not offering as much for the latest tanks coming out. With the MVP sizewise try lugging the VTR around for a period of time and then going back. You'll find the MVP being feather light in comparison to the VTR's titanium alloy body! It's like having a piece of bar stock in your pocket when carrying the VTR around with you! The same with the belt holster for both the MVP and VTR.

 

[ScandaLeX]

So far yours is the only bending adapter that has been reported to have a problem--it would be good for some others to chime in as to how theirs are faring. I got mine to protect the threads and for the floating pin-- don't really care about the bending function. I was using the 510-ego adapter with a beauty ring and it was ok but not near as good as the bendable adapter.

Which is why I look to see whose post I'm reading cause it's been mentioned several times but only by the same person.
I don't consider the bending adapter bad unless it was a widespread issue; not something affecting one individual.
Mine is holding up very well-- to the point that I think I'd be really surprised if it actually broke.

 

[Night Hawk]

Which is why I look to see whose post I'm reading cause it's been mentioned several times but only by the same person.
I don't consider the bending adapter bad unless it was a widespread issue; not something affecting one individual.
Mine is holding up very well-- to the point that I think I'd be really surprised if it actually broke.

I have two here on two iSticks and now have to wonder it the same thing will happen to the second since there is a vulnerability. The main reason it is mentioned more then is due to it being recommended more then once. This mainly a problem with the locking clasp losing the tension it needs to automatically snap in place. The problem with this type of clasp isn't at all that uncommon except the Bending Adapters are simply a new item on the market.

 

[tiburonfirst]

Which is why I look to see whose post I'm reading cause it's been mentioned several times but only by the same person.
I don't consider the bending adapter bad unless it was a widespread issue; not something affecting one individual.
Mine is holding up very well-- to the point that I think I'd be really surprised if it actually broke.

i wouldn't discount the report how often do you actually use the adapter compared to hawk? reading through the posts here it seems lots of people like the adapter because it protects the 510 threads but don't use the folding mechanism all that much.

 

[EKat]

Just bought my 2 nd one !! Love these!

 

[scaredmice]

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Do the Centaurii act now as beta-testers?

 

[Strings]

I have the bending adapter on mine, and use it to fold the tank down: the iStick is what I keep in my pocket as a backup (and for use at work). No problems with mine...

 

[ScandaLeX]

i wouldn't discount the report how often do you actually use the adapter compared to hawk? reading through the posts here it seems lots of people like the adapter because it protects the 510 threads but don't use the folding mechanism all that much.

No one is discounting Hawk yet at the same time his post [IMO] make this seem like it's a widespread problem.
I don't have a clue how often he used the 'bending' feature but I use mine every time I remove the tank (Nautilus) to refill.
When using the Lemo I dont use the adapter at all.

 

[Fergie]

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[Night Hawk]

I have the bending adapter on mine, and use it to fold the tank down: the iStick is what I keep in my pocket as a backup (and for use at work). No problems with mine...

Lately that was the only thing I was carry on me having replace two 350mah eGo mini batteries in a usb flash drive holder with a pair of 128gb flash drives once the iSticks were ordered. It was much more convenient until the tank would no longer stay locked when upright. As long as you don't strip the 510 threading out from rough handling or end breaking the hinge the clasp will be the first thing to let go on them. Getting small spring or something that will stay to keep tension on the clasp would be the fix for the problem. Otherwise the material used would be durable.

No one is discounting Hawk yet at the same time his post [IMO] make this seem like it's a widespread problem.
I don't have a clue how often he used the 'bending' feature but I use mine every time I remove the tank (Nautilus) to refill.
When using the Lemo I dont use the adapter at all.

It could actually be more wide spread then you think but just not heard with the number of people on this thread who use any. Now I have to carry the second one around with me to see if that one gives out as well. If so I will simply pop that one off and call it a day as far as those are concerned.

 

[ScandaLeX]

Lately that was the only thing I was carry on me having replace two 350mah eGo mini batteries in a usb flash drive holder with a pair of 128gb flash drives once the iSticks were ordered. It was much more convenient until the tank would no longer stay locked when upright. As long as you don't strip the 510 threading out from rough handling or end breaking the hinge the clasp will be the first thing to let go on them. Getting small spring or something that will stay to keep tension on the clasp would be the fix for the problem. Otherwise the material used would be durable.



It could actually be more wide spread then you think but just not heard with the number of people on this thread who use any. Now I have to carry the second one around with me to see if that one gives out as well. If so I will simply pop that one off and call it a day as far as those are concerned.

I asked this before but dont recall seeing a reply.
Have you contacted the vendor you purchased from to get a replacement bending adapter?


And you're right- it could be widespread but if it were an issue people would be posting about it all over the place.
It's human nature that people are quicker to post when something goes wrong.

 

[tiburonfirst]

I asked this before but dont recall seeing a reply.
Have you contacted the vendor you purchased from to get a replacement bending adapter?


And you're right- it could be widespread but if it were an issue people would be posting about it all over the place.
It's human nature that people are quicker to post when something goes wrong.

yup! there's also that china qc thing

 

[Night Hawk]

I asked this before but dont recall seeing a reply.
Have you contacted the vendor you purchased from to get a replacement bending adapter?

And you're right- it could be widespread but if it were an issue people would be posting about it all over the place.
It's human nature that people are quicker to post when something goes wrong.

No and I likely won't since I know what the problem is namely the two small springs inside the bracket itself that once one slips out of place it's next to impossible to get it back in correctly unless tooled like a jewelry store owner or watch repair person. Now I simply have to find another short but wide small spring that will fit in there to make the repair. Once I can find what witl work I can grab a few repair shots.

 

[shack22]

No and I likely won't since I know what the problem is namely the two small springs inside the bracket itself that once one slips out of place it's next to impossible to get it back in correctly unless tooled like a jewelry store owner or watch repair person. Now I simply have to find another short but wide small spring that will fit in there to make the repair. Once I can find what witl work I can grab a few repair shots.

Now--that would be helpful --in case the issue pops up with someone else.

 

[Stosh]

A much easier solution than the bending adapter is using a eGo-510 adapter and a beauty ring. Simply screw in the adapter and beauty ring, attach your topper just until it makes contact and unscrew the beauty ring until it's tight against the topper. No wobbles, loose toppers, threads protected. The beauty ring acts as a lock-nut, a common accepted engineering practice.

It adds about 3/4 inch to the height, but I can still fit two isticks in my shirt pocket that used to only hold one pack of smokes.

 

[shack22]

A much easier solution than the bending adapter is using a eGo-510 adapter and a beauty ring. Simply screw in the adapter and beauty ring, attach your topper just until it makes contact and unscrew the beauty ring until it's tight against the topper. No wobbles, loose toppers, threads protected. The beauty ring acts as a lock-nut, a common accepted engineering practice.

It adds about 3/4 inch to the height, but I can still fit two isticks in my shirt pocket that used to only hold one pack of smokes.

I was using the 510--ego adapter & beauty ring with a Protank(rebuilt coils)and was having a few issues with the tank not making contact unless I fiddled with it. It wasn't a huge problem as I could always get it to work but enough to make me want to try the bending adapter. I haven't had that issue since I got "bendy".
If the 510-ego is working there's probably no reason to get the bending adapter (unless you want the bending function )but anyone that just got their iStick should definitely consider using one of those options-or the generic air flow controller)right off the bat. Too many people that know what they're doing have had thread problems.

 

[Stosh]

I was using the 510--ego adapter & beauty ring with a Protank(rebuilt coils)and was having a few issues with the tank not making contact unless I fiddled with it. It wasn't a huge problem as I could always get it to work but enough to make me want to try the bending adapter. I haven't had that issue since I got "bendy".
If the 510-ego is working there's probably no reason to get the bending adapter (unless you want the bending function )but anyone that just got their iStick should definitely consider using one of those options-or the generic air flow controller)right off the bat. Too many people that know what they're doing have had thread problems.

Part of my success may be due to using top filled tanks, drippers and Genny tanks....once it's on it can stay connected for a week or more without disturbing it at all. I second the advice of using some type of adapter bendy or not to save the threads....

 

[USMCotaku]

I've been using the ego adapter that came with mine since day one. No connection issues from mine, and the beauty ring makes a nice finger rest for the way I hold the device
Sent with one hand, the other is busy vaping.